Updates

November 6, 2012

Make a Difference Day with Bloomfield Hills School District ›

We are thankful to the students, families and faculty of the Bloomfield Hills School District who worked so hard throughout the month of October to raise money for Playworks Detroit. Each…

October 18, 2012

2013 Game Changer Awards: Call for Nominations ›

The Get in the Game Luncheon is the premier annual fundraising event for Playworks Detroit. Those receiving awards will be recognized as “Game Changers” for instrumental efforts made to directly…

September 18, 2012

Playworks Detroit partners with The Detroit Lions ›

The Detroit Lions announced Living for the City, a new philanthropic initiative, with Playworks Detroit as one of only five formal partners.   Join the "Play 60" club  Playworks will…

February 6, 2012

Playworks Detroit names Game Changer Awardees ›

Detroit, Michigan — Playworks, a national nonprofit that uses recess and play to support learning and helps schoolchildren stay active and healthy, has announced receipients of the first annual Game…

February 6, 2012

Playworks Detroit receives $280k Kellogg grant ›

Playworks Detroit has received a $280,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The funds will support an innovative school improvement program that transforms school climate with the goal of helping to…

October 26, 2011

Playworks Detroit receives $25,000 grant to improve the health and well-being of children ›

Playworks Detroit has received a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan. The funds will support physical activity and safe, meaningful play for elementary schools in Detroit. Since…

September 29, 2011

Playworks Detroit Four Square Challenge 2012 ›

Playworks Detroit is proud to present a Four Square Challenge, a fundraiser to benefit healthy recess and play in low income schools in Detroit.  Local celebrities from media, community leaders,…

September 29, 2011

Playworks Corporate Kickball 2013 ›

Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event that brings employees together to play and promote teamwork. Your company will compete with other corporate sponsors in your city for the ever…

September 29, 2011

Get in the Game recognizes game changers ›

The Playworks Detroit 2012 Get in the Game luncheon and Game Changer Awards, sponsored in part by MGM Grand Detroit, is a signature event to recognize individuals, companies and organizations who are making…